Chapter 390: Reduction Policy, Climb That Mountain
"I know that Tubo is not a good place. The environment is harsh, the conditions are difficult, and the people's sentiments are complex. No one without perseverance and great talent can take on this responsibility!"
Seeing that Liu Xi agreed, Emperor Liu looked at him again and said in a calm tone: "However, if it were an ordinary person, I would not send such a big task. Not only because you are my son and the prince of the Han Dynasty!
You are someone who has been in Monan for ten years. You are familiar with border military affairs and the affairs of the minority and Yi people. You have the brains, strategies, and means.
When Monan was brought back to rule and the Han system was reformed, it was not an easy task, but we solved it one by one for you. Monan is now stable and can continuously supply cattle and sheep to the Han officials and people, all of which are due to you.
The foundation was laid back then.
I don’t have high demands on Tubo, and I don’t expect to reach the level of Monan, but please give full play to your wisdom and talents, and live up to what you have learned and experienced over the past few decades!”
I have to say that when Emperor Liu praised people, his words were quite pleasant, especially with the bonus of being the emperor's father. Even though Liu Xi was not someone who was easily persuaded, he still felt a little bit in his heart at this time.
Lianyi. He has lived for almost forty years and is indeed valued by Emperor Liu. However, he was rarely reprimanded by Emperor Liu in the past and only a handful of times he was praised.
And when Emperor Liu puts down his arrogance, looks pleasant, and shows that he wants something from you, the things you need to bear are by no means easy. For Liu Xi, this was the case with Tubo.
"Your Majesty has entrusted you with a heavy responsibility, so I can only do my best!" Facing Emperor Liu's gaze, Liu Xi sighed silently in his heart and responded solemnly.
Seeing this, Emperor Liu looked satisfied, thought for a while, and said: "Under the rule of the Han Dynasty, there were many tribes under the jurisdiction of the Han Dynasty. Although the imperial court has been implementing the Han system reform in the past, it was not thorough after all, and many compromises were made.
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The policy towards these minority tribes is to lure them with benefits and suppress them with authority. Many officials have this kind of idea. However, I always feel that it is more hypocritical than real. I have made some gains recently, and maybe the policy of reducing the number of tribes can be implemented!
The population of various tribes in the country must be controlled, especially the tribes close to the heart of the Han Dynasty. As long as the population is within a certain limit, even if there is any riot, it will be unlikely to happen."
As soon as the words "reduction policy" came out, Liu Xi's expression changed. He naturally understood the meaning literally. Six or seven years ago, a "major reduction" was implemented for the Dangxiang people.
It can be said to be thorough, but the results are also horrifying. The huge Yulin is still empty and full of dead places. The Xuanwei Department does not dare to publicize the specific details of Yulin's counterinsurgency, and the court has always been secretive about the process of counterinsurgency...
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At this time, Liu Xi was really afraid that Emperor Liu would come up with some shocking ideas. Fortunately, Emperor Liu's next words made him feel relieved a little: "Of course, the reduction of force is too harsh and extreme, and it is easy to cause troubles. It is not enough."
Taking it, directly destroying it physically, is really a waste if you think about it. Therefore, moving your residence is a good idea, especially for those who do not accept the king's transformation.
If you don't want to be under the rule of the imperial court, then go outside the Han Dynasty. Over in Anxi, the hunger for population will probably not be relieved for decades. Liu Min and the others are in need of foreigners to balance the local remnants.
The mixed barbarians may be a disease at home, but in a place like Anxi, they are a good medicine. They may have ulterior motives and have different intentions at home, but in Anxi, they can become a powerful help for the Han Dynasty to establish their rule, and the environment will also force them to do so.
They are of one mind with the imperial court!”
After saying that, Emperor Liu looked at Liu Xi again and instructed: "I might as well explain to you that after starting the process of sealing the country, the Han's immigration policy will also be changed accordingly. We will no longer let it go and let the people do what they want.
The imperial court should adopt active policy measures and provide intervention and guidance.
How to do it specifically should adhere to two principles: agriculture and fishery go south, hunting goes west, Han people voluntarily give priority, and the Hu Ministry enforces it!
Tubo can be called the largest Hu ethnic group under the rule of the Han Dynasty, and the degree of Hanization is also the lowest, so it should be included in the immigration category. In view of the current situation in Tubo, the imperial court has not formed actual control, and I do not make rigid regulations on Tibetan immigration.
However, you may want to think about how to reduce the Tubo population, reduce its development potential, and balance the strength of various tribes through resettlement and immigration..."
When everything became a fait accompli, Liu Xi's mentality calmed down, and there was no big fluctuation due to the information revealed by Emperor Liu and future policy changes. After thinking for a while, he calmly saluted Emperor Liu: "Yes!"
"There are still half a year before the Tubo Congress. You have enough time to prepare and plan a lot. I believe you will not let me down!" Emperor Liu looked at Liu Xi expectantly.
Liu Xize was still calm and unfazed, which even made Emperor Liu feel a little blocked. After talking for so long, Emperor Liu was also a little tired. He suppressed a little awkwardness in his heart, waved to him and stopped talking.
, but the meaning is very clear.
Liu Xi was a sensible person, so when he saw this, he took a step back, bowed and bowed again: "I excuse you!"
Emperor Liu responded softly, but when Liu Xi retreated, before he could turn around, he suddenly stopped him again, his eyes widening: "Wait!"
Liu Xi was slightly surprised, but still maintained his courtesy and asked, "What other orders does your Majesty have?"
Emperor Liu didn't answer for a while, and looked to the southwest, as if he was thinking about it. After a while, he asked leisurely: "On the plateau, there are snow peaks and steep mountains blocking each other. Do you know where you can go over the peaks and cross the mountain passes?"
This question had no beginning and no end, and was a bit abrupt, but with Liu Xi's cleverness, he quickly realized it after a brief recollection, frowned slightly, and said: "It seems to be the Tianzhu area!"
"This is a neighbor of Tubo. If you have spare time, you might want to pay more attention to it!" Emperor Liu paused and said quietly: "The population and resources of the plateau alone have limited potential. It is even more difficult to develop.
.If the imperial court wants to get rid of its burdens, and if Tubo wants to seek wealth, the only way is to go abroad!"
As he said that, Emperor Liu glanced at Liu Xi, who was looking thoughtful, and continued: "Of course, this is just an occasional thought. Whether it can be done depends on you adapting to local conditions. I won't force it..."
Although he said this, Emperor Liu's seemingly peaceful tone was clearly full of aggression and desire to conquer. This was not just an accidental thought, it was clearly a deliberate thought, and he had already had this intention.
On the enfeoffment map, the large island (Sri Lanka) across the sea from the mainland of Tianzhu was directly designated as a "planned enfeoffment" by Emperor Liu. The indigenous peoples on the island, such as the Sinhala and Tamil countries,
will be directly ignored.
I thought that was all, but I never thought that Emperor Liu had such a big appetite. He seemed to regard the entire Tianzhu as the "prey" of the Han Dynasty...